Family Savia

A private house in which the building automation solution was implemented for maximal comfort, security and energy efficiency, acording to the most current level.

What were the challenges in fulfilling the wishes of the customer?

The main factor for this project was to enable an easy operation of all the desired functions. 

Why was the decision for a KNX solution made?

The optimal integration of all the applications, such as blinding, lighting, heating, security and multimedia, demands an open system with relevant interfaces. The network which is connected with the KNX system closely builds the data backbone for this system. All the requirements can be implemented by the full functionality of the KNX devices easily, fast and economically.

Lighting Control and Regulation

• Switching
• Dimming
• Central Control
• Time Control
• Daylight Dependant Switching
• Light Scenes
• Panic Lighting

Blind and Shutter Control

• Time Control
• Weather Dependant Switching (Wind, Rain, Frost)
• Movement to Preset Positions
• Sun Position Dependant Control (Light Steering, Glare Protection)
• Central Control
• Type of Sun Protection: Jalousie

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

• Time Control
• HVAC Fault Monitoring
• Window Position Dependant Control
• Presence dependant Control
• Type of Heating / Cooling System: Floor heating

Energy and Load Management

• Circuit / Socket Outlet Switching
• Circuit Monitoring

Security and Fault Monitoring

• Peripheral Protection
• Smoke Detection
• Presence Simulation
• Panic Switching
• Emergency Call
• General Fault Handling

Operation, Indication and Visualisation

• IR - Remote Control
• LCD Display
• Display Panel
• Visualisation via PC

Audio / Video

• Interactive Operation via KNX
• KNX Multi-Room-System

Remote Access and Control

• Remote Control via Internet / Telephone
• Messaging via eMail / SMS / FAX

Central Automation

• Complex Logical Operations
• Time Control
• Macro Operations
• Collective Scenes

Interfacing to other Building Systems

• Connection to other Systems via Analogue or Digital Inputs

General Facts

Owner / Investor	Marco Savia
Location	Switzerland, Büblikon
Type of Building	Private Homes and Villas
Year of Construction	2005
Architect	H.P. Oberli AG
Consultant	EPZ Elektroplaner AG
Integrator / Contractor	Marco Savia
Floor Space (m²)	300 m²
No. of Floors	2
No. of Offices / Rooms	80

KNX Installation Facts

Number of Lines	2
Number of Components	80
Construction Volume	641,000 EUR
Electrical Installation	45,000 EUR
KNX Proportion	60%